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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.29, 1,783.33 and 702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.29, 1,783.33 and 702.81 is: 969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.29 : 1,783.33 = 702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.29/1,783.33 = 702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.29x = 1,783.33 × 702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.29x = 1,253,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,340.40/1,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.86

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